For what it's worth, little known fact Valparaiso has Horizon League Player of the Year Broekhoff coming off food poisoning lost 10 lbs plus
the Crusaders (22-11) could also be short-handed in their first NIT game since 2003. Sophomore guard Jay Harris didn't make the flight on Tuesday because of flu-like symptoms, but the door is open for Harris to fly to Miami on Wednesday morning.
Matt Kenney is also suffering from the flu, but the junior accompanied the team to South Beach and will be a game-time decision. Kevin Van Wijk (leg) has been limited in practice, but is expected to play against the Hurricanes.Last seen writhing in pain twice vs Detroit..
On flip side Miami leading scorer Scott ruled ineligible and his 12 points per game.
Edge or a wash?
Those 2 big guys for Miami 6-foot-10 NBA prospect Reggie Johnson (10.1 ppg, 7.2 rpg) and 6-foot-11 Kenny Kadji (12.3 ppg, 51 blocks) are bad match-ups for Valpo with tall/skinny post players.
the Crusaders (22-11) could also be short-handed in their first NIT game since 2003. Sophomore guard Jay Harris didn't make the flight on Tuesday because of flu-like symptoms, but the door is open for Harris to fly to Miami on Wednesday morning.
Matt Kenney is also suffering from the flu, but the junior accompanied the team to South Beach and will be a game-time decision. Kevin Van Wijk (leg) has been limited in practice, but is expected to play against the Hurricanes.Last seen writhing in pain twice vs Detroit..
On flip side Miami leading scorer Scott ruled ineligible and his 12 points per game.
Edge or a wash?
Those 2 big guys for Miami 6-foot-10 NBA prospect Reggie Johnson (10.1 ppg, 7.2 rpg) and 6-foot-11 Kenny Kadji (12.3 ppg, 51 blocks) are bad match-ups for Valpo with tall/skinny post players.